India vs UAE Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Highlights
The United Arab Emirates defeated India by four wickets in their Hong Kong Sixes 2025 match on Saturday. Chasing a target of 108, UAE started strongly, with Khalid Shah and Saghir Khan scoring 42 runs in the first two overs.
Muhammad Arfan sealed the victory by hitting a massive six on the penultimate ball of the match.
Key Performances
- For India, Abhimanyu Mithun and Dinesh Karthik contributed knocks of 50 and 42 runs respectively, helping India post a total of 107/3.
- Stuart Binny and Bharath Chipli took two wickets each for India.
- Stuart Binny dismissed Saghir Khan for 31 runs off 11 balls.
- Bharath Chipli dismissed Ansh Tandon for 2.
Match Context
This defeat marks India’s second consecutive loss in the tournament, following a 27-run defeat against Kuwait. The team now faces a crucial match against Nepal.
"A sad day for India as they faced two back-to-back defeats. First came from Kuwait where they lost by 27 runs, followed by a four-wicket loss against UAE."
India will look to bounce back strongly in their upcoming games.
"Muhammad Arfan finishes off in style as he hits a huge six against Bharath Chipli."
Match Twist
With UAE needing 14 runs off 5 balls late in the game, Bharath Chipli’s dismissal of Ansh Tandon added tension, but UAE managed to hold on for a remarkable win.
Summary: India suffered back-to-back losses against Kuwait and UAE in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, leaving their tournament hopes hinging on their next match against Nepal.